I got to take a couple Carbine 275's for a spin today at my LBS. Fantastic feel and very smooth suspension. I liked it a little better than the Santa Cruz LTc I tried out a few weeks back. The chain feedback wasn't noticeable on the 275 compared to the LTc.

I've been riding 26er's for 20+ years and 650b doesn't feel much different unlike the 29er's. You can't go wrong with this bike. Although I'm partial to the Mojo HD too.

Not unusual for Scott, their first year releases are generally a "toe-dip". Anyone remember the first year the Scale 29 came out? Very short supply. Scott takes chances, but hedges their bets too.

I wouldn't call what Scott did with the 27.5 size a toe dip. More like hook, line and sinker if you ask me offering all those Genius models. Not backing it up with product availability is bizarre though.

Any idea when we're going to start seeing results from the shootout??!! What about some interim reports? Pictures? Something?

I feel like I'm waiting for Christmas without having any idea what the date is.

I'm sure everyone is getting a bit antsy but hopefully good thing come to those that wait (like a couple extra bikes added into the test). Francois is also doing the light testing again and that's gotta be chewing up some serious time.

Love the Foes

Originally Posted by francois

Foes 275

I'm interested in your impressions of the Foes as it compares to the Tracer 275 as that is the only production 275 bike I've had any time with. I'm still hoping to get that call from Foes to come demo one myself before dropping the cash.

I'm ready, but will be unhappy camper if Rocky Mountain did not come through with an Altitude. On paper that bike looks damn good, and any of us considering spending that much money who won't be able to test ride first hand would definitley like a mtbr review.

Waiting for the reports is like waiting for Santa

Old enough to know better. And old enough not to care. Best age to be.